“Shock and Awe, simply Shock and Awe!” For most, this phrase entered our vernacular from CNN Reporter, Peter Arnett, describing the stunning exhibition of US airpower from his hotel in Baghdad on March 21, 2003. The second Gulf War had begun. Operation Iraqi Freedom was underway. But the coalition bombardment was nothing compared to the ‘Shock and Awe’ described in Revelation 19 as the world’s final battle that pictures the return of Christ in judgement.
Kings and captains, mighty men, men both free and slave, small and great gather for battle. Summoned by the King of Rebels, the ancient Dragon and his Beast and False Prophet, they have come to resist the will of their rightful King, the Lord Jesus Christ. They trust in everything false and swear allegiance to the King of Lies and Murder. They think this will be their moment – and indeed it is. Just not the moment they expected. ‘Shock and awe’ is coming. Join us this Sunday as we examine Revelation 19:11-21 and the great promise and the great warning of Christ’s return.
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